Nicholas Orlando Green, of Kennington Park Road, Southwark, has seen his prison sentence extended by seven years following a referral by Solicitor General Ellie Reeves KC MP to the Court of Appeal. The decision, handed down today, 15 July 2026, means Green will now serve a 23-year sentence, comprising 18 years' imprisonment and a five-year extended licence period, for the unprovoked and violent attack at Kennington Underground station.
The court heard details of the horrific incident that occurred on 27 March 2024. Green, then aged 35, entered Kennington Underground station and launched a vicious assault on two strangers who were on their way home. He repeatedly stabbed one man with a knife before a second man courageously stepped in to assist the victim. Green then turned his aggression on the second man, stabbing him multiple times.
Both victims sustained severe, life-threatening injuries and required urgent medical attention in hospital. As he made his exit from the underground station, Green also assaulted a woman, adding to the catalogue of his violent actions that day. The Solicitor General highlighted the extreme mercilessness of Green's actions, stating, "This was a shocking and horrific attack. Green targeted three people with extreme merciless violence."
Green was initially sentenced on 4 December 2025 at Inner London Crown Court to a 16-year term, which included 11 years' imprisonment and a five-year extended licence period. This was for two counts of Wounding with Intent, one count of possessing a Bladed Article, and one count of Assault by Beating. However, the Solicitor General deemed this sentence unduly lenient, prompting the review by the Court of Appeal.
Detective Chief Inspector Paul Attwell of the British Transport Police welcomed the Court of Appeal’s decision, noting that Green's victims continue to grapple with the profound physical and psychological consequences of the unprovoked attack. He expressed hope that the increased sentence would offer some additional comfort to those affected, knowing Green will now face a longer period behind bars.